Its all subjective. The point is the kit is inspected by a competent person. Opinion on wear and tear differ.
The main issue is in the even of an accident your inspections are scrutinized, this where the the **** can hit the fan. As an inspector myself I take the view that if Im happy to climb on it its safe to pass ( with the exception of modified kit as mentioned in previous posts) Some inspectors can be over zealous especially newly qualified ones or those who have never climbed.

Hi Paul, he would need more than one source of income to be self employed, however the wages for apprentices don't generally qualify for tax. The PAYE system is now very easy as it can be done online and worked out for you, gone are the days of those bloody tax tables

Hi Folks
We have a reasonable sized felling job which is being done in 2 parts. I am looking for a site which will take hardwood timber in the High Wycombe/ Beaconsfield area. Phase 1 starts next week, our original site has let us down at the last minute
Cheers in advance

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